Contract Award: CareSource Military & Veterans Co. (Dayton, Ohio) – $13,389,182

CareSource Military & Veterans Co., Dayton, Ohio, was awarded a modification for Option Period One of a previously announced contract (HT9402-25-C-0002) with a value of $13,389,182 for delivering the TRICARE managed care support services in the Tampa, Florida, location. Fiscal 2026 funds are partially being obligated at the time of award. This action awards the requirement for the TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration project under which the contractor will offer the TRICARE Prime benefit to eligible beneficiaries in the Tampa area, who will choose between receiving the benefit from CareSource or from the regional TRICARE managed care support contractor. Services provided include health care services, claims processing, and associated customer support. The contract was issued as a result of a competitive solicitation. The period of performance is Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2026. The Defense Health Agency, Managed Care Contracting Division, Aurora, Colorado, is the contracting activity. (Awarded Nov. 24, 2025)